Council passes on pursuing income tax from minors

Johnstown Village Council members chose not to act on an ordinance that would pursue income taxes on those younger than 18 years old during the body’s regular meeting Oct. 20.

Village Finance Director Dana Steffan said most communities do not tax minors however the idea was still worth bringing up to council.

“Our law director brought to our attention that we could change this law so we thought we would bring it to council’s attention,” she said, “but it wouldn’t be difficult to change the law at another time.”

Village resident Brian Rose spoke during the public comment section and said one of his four children works at a Wendy’s restaurant.

He urged council to vote against the ordinance because he said, “it’s unfair to tax young kids who are just trying to make extra money.”

Village Councilwoman Cheryl Robertson said she didn’t think the proposed was worth the village’s while.

“I think it would have a negative image to the village,” Robertson said.

“If we really need it, we can do it later.”

Council did not make a motion to approve or disapprove the ordinance so it, figuratively died.

Concord Road

Construction on Concord Road is going well, according to Village Manager Jim Lenner.

“The crew is motivated and working hard,” Lenner said. “I think they have at least another two weeks of work that needs to be done.”

The last section of Concord Road from South Main Street to Central Station is closed for the next three weeks. Lime stabilization took place the road Oct. 19-23.